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YR06 YWS

2006 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,415 mi
Last recorded55,415 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 YWS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,415 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,602 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,159 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 53,159 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 51,610 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 51,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear rear exhaust box clamp severely corroded/ broken

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 51,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,508 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,052 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,964 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,809 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,971 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 45,971 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 43,215 miles

front pads appear low.

rear discs heavily corroded.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Fail 23 Dec 2015 43,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald on edges.

front pads appear low.

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and tread perished.

rear discs heavily corroded.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall with ply exposed

Pass 24 Dec 2014 38,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 32,617 miles

near side rear tyre 3mm

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,047 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 26,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,797 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,447 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 19,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 12,440 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,931 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,818 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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YR06 YWS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR06 YWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR06 YWS registered?

YR06 YWS is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is YR06 YWS safe to buy?

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